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More than 50 parents enrolled in the 18th The Nigerian Association for Family Development (NAFAD) Biennial Conference held in Awka (Nigeria). A large group of participants from around the country dedicated a day to sharing lessons learned and experiences from Family Enrichment activities.
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65 professionals enrolled in the ‘Personal Project’ course and attended the sessions held in PAD Business School Lima (Peru) in August, focusing on key aspects of their life journey, such as career development, relationships (with friends, family, etc.), and personal growth. The program offers a valuable platform for exploring these areas and fostering long-term well-being.
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This event took place within the framework of the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families project, led by IFFD, and co-organized by the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia and ELISAN (European Local Inclusion and Social Action Network). The central session titled ‘Promoting Well-being and Achieving the SDGs’ brought together distinguished speakers, including José Alejandro Vázquez, Director of International Relations at IFFD and Ignacio…
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In July, IFFD supported an initiative led by ISRAA, the regional senior care provider in Treviso (Veneto), together with seven municipalities, to study family loneliness, service accessibility, and autonomy among older persons over 65. As part of the project, IFFD facilitated the participation of four French students from IPC – Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie in Paris through an…
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On July 22, IFFD participated in the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), held as part of the United Nations' 80th anniversary celebrations under the theme ‘UN@80: Catalyzing Change’ The statement, titled ‘Catalyzing Change Through Family-Centered Development: Advancing Inclusive, Science-Based Solutions to Leave No One Behind’, presented concrete policy recommendations grounded in evidence, lived experience, and strategic foresight.
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13 professionals enrolled in the ‘Personal Project’ course and attended the sessions held in Taiwan in April, focusing on key aspects of their life journey, such as career development, relationships (with friends, family, etc.), and personal growth. The program offers a valuable platform for exploring these areas and fostering long-term well-being.
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12 parents enrolled in the ‘First Decisions’ course and attended the initial sessions held in Taiwan in May. This program, designed for parents of children aged 8 to 10, provides valuable tools to help children feel confident and secure in their everyday environments. As a result, children are better prepared to make numerous personal decisions in daily life.To make good…
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Francisca Lawson Tettevie, a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a representative of the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), participated in a panel discussion during the 2025 International Day of Families, held at UN Headquarters. She delivered a powerful address emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in sustainable development policymaking.
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On May 22–23, IFFD President Olivier Yao participated in a panel discussion on the challenges families face in the digital age at the International Family Forum in Istanbul, a high-level conference on family issues organized by the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services. He emphasized the need to shift from reactive to proactive policies, advocated for the digital inclusion…
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On May 15, during an event celebrating the International Day of Families, the mayor and other local leaders gathered at the Macatuba City Council to formalize the city’s participation in the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families Project by signing the Venice Declaration. The city of Macatuba (population 17,000), located in the central region of the state of São Paulo, is…